1859 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - MARSH 'RARE'
Obverse : Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a Bun behind. Date below truncation with WW.(William Wyon) incuse on truncation.
Reverse :The Ensigns Armorial within a plain shield and surmounted by a crown. A branch of laurel is shown on each side of the shield. At the bottom the Thistle, Rose and Shamrock are placed with a small flower stop each side.
Very Low Mintage Year - 1,547,603
Coin Specifications
Rated 'Rare' - Marsh
Struck in 22ct .916 gold
7.98g Weight/ 22.05mm Diameter
Featuring the Obverse bust by William Wyon
Featuring Reverse design of the Victorian Shield
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
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